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Singing in the Garden: Stealth Squirrel

“He was a secret agent and still alive thanks to his exact attention to the detail of his profession.” – Ian Fleming

From the Editor: Six Recipes to Dine For – Thank You, Great Cooks!

It’s not an original undertaking, but certainly a satisfying and tasty one: Invite work colleagues to test-cook a set of recipes that they then bring into the office for sampling.

The Mountain Q&A – James Harrison: Merging the Epic and the Personal

He’s the architect of “Semester-A-Trail” and outdoor director at Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia—the only college in the nation offering academic credit for a semester on the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail.

Singing in the Garden: The Mystery in the Middle of it All

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get." —Forrest Gump

September/October Skywatch: The Dual Appearance of the Early Fall Sky

As skywatchers step out under the starry dome this time of year, they quickly notice that the sky seems to be split into two quite different sections.

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Singing in the Garden: Stealth Squirrel

“He was a secret agent and still alive thanks to his exact attention to the detail of his profession.” – Ian Fleming
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From the Editor: Six Recipes to Dine For – Thank You, Great Cooks!

It’s not an original undertaking, but certainly a satisfying and tasty one: Invite work colleagues to test-cook a set of recipes that they then bring into the office for sampling.
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The Mountain Q&A – James Harrison: Merging the Epic and the Personal

He’s the architect of “Semester-A-Trail” and outdoor director at Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia—the only college in the nation offering academic credit for a semester on the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail.
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Singing in the Garden: The Mystery in the Middle of it All

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get." —Forrest Gump
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September/October Skywatch: The Dual Appearance of the Early Fall Sky

As skywatchers step out under the starry dome this time of year, they quickly notice that the sky seems to be split into two quite different sections.
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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
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Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

June 26, 2026

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